July 3 — The Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College offers “Building an Online Presence for Artists” at the Benton Center in Corvallis on Thursday afternoons, 3:30 to 5 p.m., for seven weeks, ending Aug. 14. Artist and business woman Pam Van Londen will present many low-cost or free options available to artists, and provide at-home exercises to help create a Web site, gallery and shopping cart ready for patrons around the world. Cost: $245. Reservations: 541-917-4923.

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July 8 — The Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College offers “Introduction to QuickBooks.” This 10-hour course is designed to introduce QuickBooks Pro 2008. Classes are Tuesdays, July 8 to Aug. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. Topics include chart of accounts, financial management glossary, customizing and using reports, recording sales and paying bills. Cost: $195, includes a copy a comprehensive student guide. Instructor is Anne White, CPA and Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. Information/reservation: 541-917-4923. Class will be held on the LBCC Albany campus Forum Building, F-202.

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July 17 — Putt Fore Fun Mini Golf Tournament, 3 to 5 p.m., Golf City, 2115 N.E. Highway 20. Business networking opportunity. Precedes the 6th Annual Summer Fiesta Business After Hours which will be across the street. Cost: $25 for Chamber members, $30 for nonmembers. Registration: www.cbchamber

coalition.com. Information: Chamber Coalition, 757-1505.

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July 17 — Sixth annual Summer Fiesta Business After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., Concepts 2 Market, 2124 N.W. Highway 20. Business after hours celebration with entertainment, margaritas and food catered by El Sol De Mexico. Register by July 11 and receive a free T-shirt. Wear the T-shirt to the event and get double entry into all drawings. Cost is $8 for Chamber members and $10 for nonmembers. Registration: www.cbchamber

coalition.com. Information: Chamber Coalition, 757-1505.

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July 17 — Veterinary Technology Program orientation, 9 to 11 a.m., Linn-Benton Community College Albany campus, College Center, room CC-212, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. Orientation for those interested in training to become a veterinary assistant. Attendance at a free orientation is mandatory to take the $3,500 program.The 16-week LBCC Veterinary Technology Program starts Oct. 6, and runs through Feb. 6. Information: LBCC Health Occupations and Workforce Education, 917-4923.

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Aug. 12 — Veterinary Technology Program orientation, 2 to 4 p.m., Linn-Benton Community College Albany campus, College Center, room CC-212, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W. Orientation for those interested in training to become a veterinary assistant. Attendance at a free orientation is mandatory to take the $3,500 program.The 16-week LBCC Veterinary Technology Program starts Oct. 6, and runs through Feb. 6, 2009. Information: LBCC Health Occupations and Workforce Education, 917-4923.

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